Current Vacancies

Communications & Fundraising Assistant

Location: Hybrid - Business Development Centre, Eanam Wharf
Salary: £17,508.15
Hours: Part-Time, 25 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 31 May 2026

Are you a creative storyteller who wants to make a difference?
The Wish Centre is looking for a Communications & Fundraising Assistant to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave until May 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your creativity and communication skills to help tell the stories of the people we support and raise awareness of our vital work. You'll help shape our voice across digital platforms, design eye-catching materials, and support engaging community fundraising campaigns and events.

What you’ll do:

• Create and schedule engaging content for social media, email newsletters, web, and printed materials
• Tell powerful stories that inspire support and reflect the impact of our work
• Maintain and update our website and CRM system with accurate, timely information
• Support fundraising campaigns and community events with promotion, logistics, and supporter communication
• Design on-brand materials for events, training, and services
• Respond to public and supporter enquiries and assist with volunteer communications

What you’ll bring:

• A creative flair and passion for storytelling
• Experience in communications, media, or fundraising (paid or voluntary)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using CRM systems and WordPress/Drupal
• Strong design and digital skills, including social media and email marketing
• An understanding of GDPR and basic budget tracking
• Highly organised, self-motivated and flexible approach
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation committed to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. You’ll be part of a welcoming team that values creativity, compassion, and impact.

Why join us?

At The Wish Centre, our mission is a world free from domestic abuse. We support recovery, safety and empowerment through holistic, person-centred services. As a Programme Facilitator, you’ll be part of a team committed to making a real difference. We offer supportive supervision, ongoing learning and development, and a culture that values wellbeing and respect.

How to Apply

To apply, please email an anonymised C.V. and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification for the role.

Closing date: 27^th July 2025

Programme Facilitator

Location: Hybrid - Business Development Centre, Eanam Wharf with travel across Blackburn with Darwen and Lancashire
Salary: £25,767.61 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 36.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse? Do you have the skills to deliver trauma-informed, empowering support that promotes safety, recovery and change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Wish Centre is seeking a dedicated Programme Facilitator to join our dynamic and compassionate team. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering the opportunity to work across our range of domestic abuse programmes—including those for victims and perpetrators—with the flexibility to support the expansion and development of future services as needs evolve.

About the Role:

Key responsibilities:

• Provide assertive outreach and trauma-informed support to service users.
• Complete assessments, including ACEs, and contribute to personalised support planning.
• Facilitate both 1:1 and group sessions to build confidence, emotional wellbeing, and understanding of domestic abuse.
• Work closely with a range of agencies to ensure holistic, joined-up support.
• Monitor progress against individual goals, recognising that recovery is not always linear.
• Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice at all times.
• Support service users to engage with other voluntary and statutory services as needed.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, ideally with a good understanding of domestic abuse and trauma.
• Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively.
• Ability to assess risk and respond appropriately to changing needs.
• A proactive, flexible and compassionate approach to supporting others.
• Confidence in using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why join us?

At The Wish Centre, our mission is a world free from domestic abuse. We support recovery, safety and empowerment through holistic, person-centred services. As a Programme Facilitator, you’ll be part of a team committed to making a real difference. We offer supportive supervision, ongoing learning and development, and a culture that values wellbeing and respect.

How to Apply

To apply, please email an annonymised C.V. and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification for the role to recruitment@thewishcentre.org.

Closing date: 27^th July 2025

IDVA Triage Worker

Location: Onsite – Business Development Centre, Eanam Wharf, Blackburn
Salary: £23,772.32 per annum
Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of those affected by domestic abuse? Do you have the skills to deliver trauma-informed, empowering support that promotes safety, recovery and change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The Wish Centre is seeking an IDVA Triage Worker to join our experienced and compassionate team. This is a vital role providing the first point of contact for victims of domestic abuse, offering timely advice, information, emotional and practical support, and ensuring access to the right services at the right time.

About the Role

As an IDVA Triage Worker, you will:

• Deliver a trauma-informed triage service to referrals and helpline callers.
• Carry out initial risk and needs assessments, safety planning and support planning.
• Offer advocacy and support around housing, legal options, benefits, and more.
• Facilitate safe transitions into refuge, dispersed accommodation or external services.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated support and safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate, confidential case records and support wider service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting people affected by domestic abuse or other complex needs.
• Skilled in assessing risk, developing support plans and advocating for vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding, domestic abuse legislation and trauma-informed practice.
• A strong communicator with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, professional, and committed to learning and continuous improvement.

A relevant qualification (e.g. IDVA Qualification or health, social care, criminal justice or domestic abuse) is essential, as is a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Why Join Us?

At The Wish Centre, we believe in creating a world free from domestic abuse. We support people holistically and with respect, and we are committed to staff wellbeing and development. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and helps you grow.

How to Apply

To apply, please email an annonymised C.V. and covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification for the role to recruitment@thewishcentre.org.

Closing date: 27^th July 2025

If you'd like to get involved in volunteering please email volunteer@thewishcentre.org for more information